Can lid plant markers in Crafts for decorating and home decor
Curious project to do along the weekend:let's recycle can lids to use them as plants marks. What do we need? Forks, used or antique Hammer Pliers Masking tape (optional) Permanent marker and a baby wipe Stamping set (you can buy it for example here) Place the lid of the can in a stable place and put a piece of masking tape to place the text perfectly in line.
Penny Countertop
Last September we finished our butcher block countertops, but we didn’t do our bar area. I mentioned in that post that I was open to suggestions and got the great idea to cover it in pennies and epoxy. Well, EIGHT months later it is finally finished! I started in December when I got the supplies for Christmas… then it was one of my No Spend February goals…then it was one of my projects for the contest over at Every Creative Endeavor….then we finally finished it in April and I put off blogging about it because I didn’t want to write the post. And that brings us to now.
Saltwater Kids: thrifty gifts
I had one of those "where the heck have I been" moments last week, when my nephew brought his Build-A-Fort kit to Thanksgiving - complete with sheets, clips, rope, suction cups, and more. The kit was a handmade birthday gift from his friend Joli. When I emailed her, she sent me a link to this tutorial over at BLOOM - thanks Joli! ...How did I miss this?
Stay-at-Home Artist: stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee)...
Yes, I am a nerd. I came up with a brilliant idea for a Harry Potter t-shirt and I couldn't resist. "Expecto Patronum!" However, you can make whatever kind of design you want with a freezer paper stencil. It doesn't have to be Harry Potter related.
Crystal Egg Geodes - Martha Stewart Easter - StumbleUpon
Geodes can be grown without using egg dye. The resulting crystals are clear to milky white, like quartz. While large chicken eggshells are suggested in this process, larger eggshells can be used. Simply increase the size of the plastic or glass container and double or triple the amounts of dye (1 packet), alum (3/4 part), and water (2 parts) used to create the growing solution. This Easter craft from Jim "Figgy" Noonan doubles as a science project, offering an opportunity to show kids the crystallization process at work. To make a fluorescent variation for Halloween, substitute the water and egg dye solution with glow water.
Paper mache teacup in Craft ideas for original gifts and presents
It seems unbelievable that these teacups are made with paper mache! These small containers are very versatile and functional to put any detail either for gifts, wrap or decorate corners of our home. The idea starts from Ann Wood, to celebrate the 5th anniversary of her blog, which describes a great tutorial with all of the steps, including the template she used as base.
5 Fab & Fun Bottlecap Craft Ideas
I simply adore bottlecaps. I’m not one to drink a lot of bottled beverages, so I don’t have a unique stash of interesting caps myself. I have always dreamed of having a little collection though! I can’t think of any better way to display a collection than turning it into a craft! It makes for an instant showpiece! Here’s some ideas that might just inspire you to get your bottlecap craft on!
Homemade pavement chalk
By Kate on August 2, 2010 Making pavement chalk is really easy, lots of fun and the end result provides you with a brilliant excuse to get outside. To make your chalk will need: ♥ Plaster of Paris (one cup) ♥ Water (one cup) ♥ Powdered tempera paint ♥ Disposable container ♥ Greaseproof paper ♥ Toilet rolls ♥ Masking tape
